University of Liechtenstein

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The University of Liechtenstein is a State university ( with doctoral degrees ) with the main practice areas Architecture and Planning and Economics ( Entrepreneurship, financial services, business computer science ). It has its headquarters in Vaduz in Liechtenstein. The content focus is geared to the needs of the economy, politics and society of Liechtenstein and the neighboring region ( Alpine Rhine Valley, Lake Constance ).

History

Precursor is the Abendtechnikum Vaduz founded in 1961 on the initiative of business and government. 1988 arose from the Abendtechnikum the Liechtenstein School of Engineering (LIS ). In 1992, the LIS was recognized as a technical college. In 1997, the transformation of the LIS to the Fachhochschule Liechtenstein as a foundation under public law and in 2005 was converted to the University of Liechtenstein. In July 2008, the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein granted permission to carry out doctoral study programs ( doctoral degrees ). On 1 September 2009, the Graduate School was opened, under whose umbrella the master's and doctoral programs have been combined.

The official transition to the " University of Liechtenstein " was February 1, 2011 on the basis of the adopted by the Liechtenstein Parliament Act on the University of Liechtenstein (25 November 2010) occurred after the Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance of the Swiss Universities (OAQ ) on the based on an extensive evaluation has confirmed compliance with the quality guidelines of the Swiss University Conference ( SUC). Carriers are the state and private sector organizations. Around 1,200 students are enrolled in the bachelor 's, master's, doctoral and continuing education programs. Students and teachers from over 40 countries making the campus an international study on the economic and financial center of Liechtenstein.

Institutes and associated institutes

At the University of Liechtenstein four institutes are located, which are the research centers of the University:

  • Architecture and Planning
  • Financial Services
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Economic computer science

In 2003, the SME Centre became the first An Institute on the work and in 2004 was the KOFL - Liechtenstein Economic Research Center opened as another affiliated institute. The SME Centre provides services (coaching, business plan competition) and seminars and courses for small and medium businesses. The KOFL operates employs research in the areas of economic activity and growth, public finance and macroeconomics and financial markets.

Graduate School

With the beginning of the academic year 2009/2010, the Graduate School ( Graduate School ) at the University of Liechtenstein was established as a new institutional structure for the master's and doctoral programs. The Graduate School serves the education and development of young scientists; Study and research go hand in hand. Through the practical training, students are prepared for responsible positions in research-based practice and the Doctorate of way in the academic world is opened. The international network of professors shapes the teaching and research.

Bachelor's, master 's and doctoral degree programs

  • Architecture ( BSc Arch, MSc Arch ) - AQAS accreditation (2008)
  • Business Administration Business Administration ( BSc) - FIBAA Accreditation (2008)
  • Banking and Financial Management (MSc) - FIBAA Accreditation (2008)
  • Entrepreneurship (MSc) - FIBAA Accreditation (2008)
  • Economic computer science ( BSc, MSc) - FIBAA Accreditation (2008)
  • Economics (Dr. rer. Oec., Ph.D. )
  • Architecture and Planning ( Dr. sc )

The Diplomas are nationally recognized and comply with the EU directives on the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other formal requirements. The architectural education is notified by the European Union and graduates of the MA Architecture thus have the authorization to practice as an architect in the Member States of the EU, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland.

Bachelor's degree programs

The bachelor's degree programs last at least six semesters (180 ECTS). Recorded in the bachelor's degree programs are students who as a precondition the general higher education ( Matura, Abitur), the vocational diploma / Berufsreifeprüfung ( FL, A), vocational diploma (CH ) Passerelle examination or Fachgebundene higher education can boast. The currently taught undergraduate courses related to the fields of Architecture ( BSc Arch ), Business Administration ( BSc) and business computer science (BSc)

Master's degree programs

The Master's courses (MSc) take at least four semesters (120 ECTS). The inclusion in the Master's program requires a bachelor's or comparable academic degree. Master's programs are offered in the areas of

  • Architecture ( MSc Arch )
  • Banking and Financial Management (MSc )
  • IT and Business Process Management (MSc )
  • Entrepreneurship (MSc).

The Master's program in Entrepreneurship ( Entrepreneurship ) has behind the ETH Zurich in second place in the transnational ( Switzerland / Austria / Liechtenstein ) achieved ranking of entrepreneurship programs in 2009. The study of architecture was ranked by the magazine DETAIL first one international rankings ( Switzerland / Austria / Liechtenstein / Germany ) 2008.

Doctoral degree programs

The doctorate can be obtained in the third cycle (at least three years). Only graduates of a relevant consecutive Master 's degree or an equivalent degree with at least a university be good coursework taken ( at least 300 ECTS credits or equivalent) in the doctoral program. Available are courses on the subjects of Architecture and Planning ( PhD ) and Economics ( PhD).

Training programs

At the University of Liechtenstein Master's programs ( Executive Master's, MBA, LL.M., Master of Advandced Studies MAS), Diploma courses ( Diploma of Advanced Studies DAS) and certificate courses (Certificate you can use several continuing education programs in the form of lectures, seminars, kusen, of Advanced Studies CAS) visited. The University of Liechtenstein offers the following training programs:

Executive MBA

  • Business Process Management
  • Entrepreneurial Management

Executive Master of Laws LL.M.

  • Company, Foundation and Trust Law
  • International Taxation
  • Banking and Securities Law

Continuing education master's degree programs (MAS )

  • International Management (together with FH Vorarlberg) → EMBA
  • Business Administration
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Wealth Management

Diploma and Certificate Courses ( DAS, CAS)

  • International Funds Business IFB
  • National and international tax law
  • Private Banking
  • Software object-oriented developers
  • Trusteeship
  • Journalism and Public Relations

Research and Development

The legal order and the international established university standards require the University of Liechtenstein to research and development ( R & D). Research and development form the second pillar of the university in addition to education and training. Under the slogan Local alignment - international embedding sees the University of Liechtenstein their primary task in the economic and social development of Liechtenstein to positively influence and successfully embed the existing research expertise in the emerging European Research Area. Research is to ensure the transfer of the latest knowledge in the teaching and practice. Research priorities are:

  • Architecture: Sustainable Building, Architecture and Theory, Sustainable Spatial Development
  • Entrepreneurship: family, corporate growth, corporate finance, strategy, knowledge management, change management, international management, technology and innovation
  • Financial Services: Wealth Management ( Banking, Finance, Legal, Tax )
  • Economic computer science: Business Process Management
  • Economic Research: Economic Activity and Growth, Public Finance and Macroeconomics and Financial Markets

Knowledge and technology transfer

Research and development, and technology and knowledge transfer are part of the legal mandate of the University of Liechtenstein. They are closely related to the teaching and complement. The most recent state of knowledge and problem-solving skills are taught through projects from practice. Annually around 20,000 hours for the processing of projects and contracts to be spent at the university, coming from companies. The economy needs the research and development capacity of the university. Especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have e- resources do not have their own R &, have required in the tender in the areas of applied research and development. These services are provided by the institutes and associated institutes.

Events

The premises of the University of Liechtenstein are also used for holding special events. These include the presentation of the Entrepreneur Of The Year Liechtenstein, the Liechtenstein Tax Conference and the Economic Forum for Liechtenstein and the annual Entrepreneur Day.

Tuition

Tuition fees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs 750 Swiss Francs per semester. Guest students in the framework of exchange programs (Erasmus program) do not pay tuition fees.

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